Wabtec Corporation “started the year strong, delivering over 20% in earnings per share growth and highlighting the continued business momentum across both the Freight and Transit segments,” President and CEO Rafael Santana
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) ratifies agreements with three unions. Also, Amtrak advances upgrades at two western Pennsylvania stations; the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) selects a developer for the future mixed-use buildings at Deanwood Metro Station; and first-quarter 2025 brings big gains for Bay Area transit agencies.
Leadership changes have been announced at track maintenance-of way and services supplier Harsco Rail; Progress Rail parent company Caterpillar Inc.; and railcar lessor American Industrial Transport, Inc. (AITX).
Ports of Indiana and Metro Ports have signed a five-year extension of their bulk terminal operating agreement at Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor, “reaffirming both organizations’ commitment to growing bulk cargo operations and providing industry-leading customer service at Indiana’s Lake Michigan port.”
BNSF and Special Olympics Texas celebrate 25 years of partnership. Also, Norfolk Southern’s (NS) customer SA Recycling is growing capacity in Georgia and grant award honoree Friends of the Lower Appomattox River works to remove invasive plants and improve forest health in Virginia.
Railway Age has learned that Fritz Reiner Kahn, a former general counsel to Surface Transportation Board (STB) predecessor Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC), died in October at age 98. He established a substantial
Recent changes to economic and trade policies are fueling significant challenges within the freight rail industry. As decision-makers face uncertainty, particularly around rail traffic and equipment demand, many are left to wonder whether they should proceed with caution or move forward as planned.
The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) declined on April 21 to hear CSX’s bid to revive its antitrust lawsuit accusing Norfolk Southern of illegally restricting access to Norfolk International Terminals (NIT), served by the Norfolk &
CSX reports it has completed a “significant upgrade” to Cumberland Yard in Maryland, doubling the terminal’s switching capacity “to improve freight handling and operational efficiency.” CSX launched the project in 2024 to
Could June 30, a deadline only ten weeks away at this writing, mark the final run for Amtrak’s Heartland Flyer, the only passenger train in Oklahoma? That could happen, according to a
Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) warns of service cuts without increased state funding. Also, New Jersey Transit (NJT) debuts a new fare card; and the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) Board approves a new brand name for its intercity passenger rail service.
The Long Tail of Car Inventory Normalization: Last week we highlighted CSX’s battle to overcome significant flooding in Tennessee and Kentucky, due to storms from April 2-6. Last week’s data captured the
The Traffic Club of Chicago (TCC) on Thursday, May 15, will host its 177th Annual Dinner in the Aon Grand Ballroom at Chicago’s Navy Pier. U.S. Navy retired Commander Frank Weisser, a former U.S. Navy Blue Angels pilot; decorated combat veteran; and Stunt Pilot for the Top Gun: Maverick movie, was chosen as this year’s speaker because of his “career focused on discipline, leadership, and resilience—qualities that resonate within the transportation and logistics industries,” according to the TCC.
Vivian, La.-based Superior Tie and Timber (ST&T) has celebrated 2,500 days without an injury, according to owner Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC).
Midland Manufacturing, part of OPW’s Fluid Transfer Solutions business unit and Dover, on April 15 announced the launch of its Gauge Device Online Tool, which, according to the company, enables railcar manufacturers
California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) and the City of Millbrae have reached a settlement agreement in the City’s lawsuit regarding high-speed rail in Millbrae. The move comes two months after the Federal Railroad Administration,
This does not appear to be a good time for high-speed rail (HSR) projects in the United States. USDOT Secretary Sean Duffy has called for an investigation into the California HSR project,
NJ Transit President and CEO Kris Kolluri provides a statement regarding the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen (BLET) vote on a tentative agreement. Also, Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) launches a third round of Partnership Program funding; a new fare compliance strategy results in more San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) riders paying fares; and new “smart” technology at Metrolink’s Juniper Avenue crossing provides long-awaited relief for the Fontana community.
Weather-related disruptions—winter storms and flooding—and major infrastructure rebuild projects combined to create a difficult first-quarter 2025 for CSX, impacting network performance, revenue and income. CSX’s first-quarter 2025 operating income was $1.04 billion,
Union Pacific (UP) recently announced that its “operational excellence was on full display” in early April as teams “swiftly responded to severe thunderstorms, tornado warnings, torrential rainfall, swollen rivers, and flash floods across the South and Midwest.”
